About East Maroon Portal Picnic Site
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (4)
Review Summary
Dustin B
September 5, 2022
Hidden pond with 2 streams and benches just past the picnic are
Jitendra M
October 5, 2020
Great location, beautiful maroon creek right next to picnic site, maroon creek trail starts here which can take you to Matoon lake in around 3.1 mile hike. Amazing place!
Nicole O
August 23, 2020
i called 3 times, sent an email - all A WEEK BEFORE GOING TO GET REIMBURSED AND HAVE NEVER HEARD BACK!
Sandi M
August 2, 2020
Wonderful evening at the Eat Maroon Creek Portal Picnic site!
Location East Maroon Portal Picnic Site
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
From Independence Pass, take Highway 82 west from downtown Aspen for a mile to the roundabout. Take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station; East Maroon Portal is 2 miles past the Welcome Station on the left.
From Glenwood Springs, take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout. Take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station; East Maroon Portal is 2 miles past the Welcome Station on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1249 / -106.905
Elevation: 2664 feet
Policies & Rules
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Check in at Welcome Station, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., to confirm reservation for site. |
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No drinking water available at this site. Pit toilets are available. |
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Limited vehicle access to this site; shuttle bus service available |
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This area provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area. Camping overnight in some areas of this wilderness requires a permit. You must also have proper bear-proof food storage and a plan for human waste in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. |
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Independence Pass (Highway 82) is normally open from Memorial Day through mid-October, weather dependent; call the (877) 315-7623 for road updates. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Click here for more information about White River National Forest |
